The 126th U.S. Open Championship was held from June 18–21, 2026, at the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, marking the club's sixth time hosting the national open. The prize pool increased to $22.5 million, with the winner's share rising to $4.5 million, and Wyndham Clark captured his second U.S. Open title by leading wire-to-wire. The field featured a mix of exempt stars like Rory McIlroy and Pádraig Harrington, along with qualifiers and top amateurs. The opening round was dramatically interrupted by a two-hour fog delay and strong winds, forcing play to be suspended due to darkness with 50 players still on the course. Despite the challenging conditions, Clark set the early pace before the suspension, ultimately dominating the championship to claim the coveted trophy.